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By Harriet Sokmensuer |
November 1, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce held the 2013 Salute to Business banquet, Friday Nov. 1. The Chamber recognized the achievements of its members and reviewed the success of the past year. Members also learned about current and future projects such as the Sarasota Tomorrow Next program. The award ceremony marked the beginning of the Chamber's 94th year of investing in the community.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
December 25, 2014

Mattamy Homes buys abandoned Sarasota golf course

The Canadian homebuilder continues its expansion into Sarasota County with the $14.3 million purchase, a precursor to a potential Palmer Ranch residential project.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
November 5, 2015

Royal Palm Harbor home sells for more than $2 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 19 and October 23.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Pam Eubanks |
January 3, 2018

New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 15, 2019

Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.15.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
July 30, 2014

Tiny Hands supports students

The Tiny Hands Foundation, with the help of more than 200 volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for children in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2, at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

By Amanda Morales |
June 10, 2015

Campaign Against Summer Hunger collects $1.2 million

On the patio of the North Sarasota Public Library Wednesday morning, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announced that more than 21,000 students will be able to be fed throughout the summer with the more than 935,000 pounds food and $1.2 million in con

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 10, 2015

Sarasota County parks $2 million at Bayfront

The answer to the town manager’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

Longboat Key
News

By Jessica Salmond |
December 11, 2015

Sarasota Polo Club player retrains racehorses for a new profession

Nick Johnson converts failed racehorses to polo ponies.

East County
Sports

By Alex Mahadevan |
April 6, 2015

Sheriff Tom Knight files for re-election

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Maryann Boehm are the latest candidates to file for the 2016 election.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
March 3, 2016

Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

Sarasota
Sports

By Nick Friedman |
March 13, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Media and Sponsor Kickoff Party

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
July 18, 2018

Deputies investigate report of shot fired on Siesta Key

No injuries reported in the incident on Contento Drive.

Sarasota
News

By Whitney Elfstrom |
May 17, 2019

Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Katie Hendrick |
March 3, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival

The Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival featured a juried art competition and environmental speakers Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 at Ken Thompson Park on City Island. The event benefitted Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota Rotary Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kristen Herhold |
September 1, 2015

East Meets West Business Expo to showcase businesses

Professionals from across Sarasota and Manatee counties will show off their businesses and products at the seventh annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 2.